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Master of Arts (M.A.) Linguistics (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

Offered by: Linguistics     Degree: Master of Arts

Program Requirements

The M.A. in Linguistics; Non-Thesis program provides training in the fundamentals of theoretical and experimental linguistics. The program culminates a major research paper, which is written under the direction of a supervisory committee.

Research Project (15 credits)

  • LING 605 M.A. Research 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : A fundemental course in which M.A. students learn how to do independent research.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • LING 606 M.A. Research 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : An advanced course in which M.A. students conduct their own research project.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • LING 607 M.A. Research Paper (9 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Research and writing of the M.A. research paper on an approved subject.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Required Courses (6 credits)

Complementary Courses (24 credits)

9-12 credits from:

  • LING 630 Phonetics 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Introduction to the current state of the field of phonetics, covering articulation, acoustics, and theories of perception and production.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • LING 631 Phonology 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Foundations of phonological theory, focusing on issues in segmental and prosodic structure.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: Munteanu, Andrei (Fall)

    • Fall

  • LING 660 Semantics 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: Alonso-Ovalle, Luis (Fall)

    • Fall

  • LING 671 Syntax 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : In-depth overview of current issues in theoretical syntax. Emphasis will be placed on the logic and development of argumentation in syntactic theory.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: Martinovic, Martina (Fall)

    • Fall

9-15 credits in Linguistics at the 500, 600, or 700 level.

0-3 credits in a related field at the 500, 600, or 700 level, chosen in consultation with the supervisor and the graduate program director.

Faculty of Arts—2024-2025 (last updated Sep. 5, 2024) (disclaimer)
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